If you’ve been with me for a few years {thank you} you probably already know about my passion for Quince and other green orbs this time of year.
My dear friend’s quince tree was quite prolific this year, so I had plenty of fruit to place in bowls around the house. Their unique astringent, slightly sweet fragrance makes the most wonderful natural room scent. I love the look of their irregular shapes and their waxy and sometimes furry, yellow~green skin. These hard fruits will last for weeks indoors and even longer outdoors or in the refrigerator.
I also had an ample supply to put up the traditional annual quince slices in a thick, creamy, luscious syrup, which will become more and more flavorful each day thanks to the sections of vanilla bean they are floating around with them in a cool, dark space.
Most of these jars will be dressed up and presented as hostess gifts in a couple of months.
It was such a good crop, I was able to pull together the beginnings of a cozy Quince Brandy as well, some of which will be decanted for holiday gifts in a month or so.
Though this vat went to a very splendid skipper I know, on his special day, where he memorably invited all of his guest to come and sail away with him,
sort of like the Owl and the Pussycat….
{click on the link to enjoy this marvelous poem again}.
Emily these jars look like liquid gold! Love the poem it is truly wonderful!!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Love those jars 🙂
Emily, I'm so impressed. Quince brandy sounds just divine. I was walking in the neighborhood on Sunday and saw a quince tree just overloaded. Must be a great year for them.
Hope your October has been beautiful! XOXO
Jeannie – I think I know the tree you are referring to, it is so small and covered with so many large fruits, it looks beautiful. I'll have you over for a sip in a few weeks.
Haddock & Karena, I love the look too, it's hard for me to stash them down in the basement because I do love to look at them…
thank you for your comments!
One of my favorite poems I used to read to my children, but I have never tried quince. I don't think we have quince trees on the East coast. I leave go HK on Saturday, so I am on my way to read your posts from there. Enjoy your day!!!